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What Causes Sensitivity And Redness On Urethra?
Question: i have been to the doctor twice already, i am a 30 yr old male, i had urinalysis culture done, and came back neg for all, studs, and bacteria, my penis head is very sensitive when it touches my underwear, and now i am noticing my urethra looks like theres a red line going down towards the bottom of my penis.also looks kind of glued shut, its not terribly red, just slightly, no dicharge of any kind. doctor put me on cipro which did no difference, then he put me on naproxen which is not helping, he sais theres no infection, just inflamation according t the tests. plese help, dont know what to do!!1
Brief Answer:
Inflammatory reaction most probably.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can fully understand your concern.
When two urine cultures have come as normal,you don't have infection for sure.
Then the reddish discoloration is due to inflammation only.
You only need to take mild dose of anti-inflammatory tablets.
That only for a week at the most.
Drink 10-12 glasses fluids.
It should be cleared by that time.
Only if you're a diabetic,you should check blood HbA1C, FBS and PP2B.S.
If you've had sex with more than one partner,check :
VDRL,HIV and HbsAg.
Wish you well.
Feel free to clear any doubts, you may have.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
Inflammatory reaction most probably.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can fully understand your concern.
When two urine cultures have come as normal,you don't have infection for sure.
Then the reddish discoloration is due to inflammation only.
You only need to take mild dose of anti-inflammatory tablets.
That only for a week at the most.
Drink 10-12 glasses fluids.
It should be cleared by that time.
Only if you're a diabetic,you should check blood HbA1C, FBS and PP2B.S.
If you've had sex with more than one partner,check :
VDRL,HIV and HbsAg.
Wish you well.
Feel free to clear any doubts, you may have.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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